In pictures: Added poignancy as Portadown remembers the fallen

Comprising 10,000 poppies knitted by parishioners, the church tower cascade provided a fitting tribute as St Mark’s hosted the town’s annual Remembrance Service. The commemoration led by Portadown Branch of the Royal British Legion commenced with a parade from Thomas Street followed by wreath-lay at the War Memorial.

Veterans’ organisations, cadets, civic dignitaries, clergy and members of the community joined together to honour those who have served and sacrificed their lives in the service of their country. At 11.00am, the town fell silent during an Act of Remembrance led by Major Philip Morrison MBE BEM, president of the Portadown Branch of the Royal British Legion.

Among those laying poppy wreaths were His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant for County Armagh, Mrs Jill Armstrong, and the Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Lavelle McIlwrath. Following the church service, the parade returned through the town centre where the Deputy Lieutenant and Deputy Lord Mayor took the salute during the march past.